I don't think Thailand is particularly user friendly for disabled people. We tend to take a taxi (car) everywhere so I can't give any info . regarding getting around outside of the resort. I haven't noticed any drop kerbs fopr example. We are just so pleased to find a resort that is so accessible. It is very hit and miss on how hotels define disabled friendly. I booked a hotel in Vietnam once and described in great detail how important it was for my husband to have a walk in shower as he is not able to climb into a bath. The room had a plunge pool, it must have been 3 foot deep, all very nice with floating rose petals etc but impossible to use. In Cambodia, our ' walk in shower 'was accessed by a stone step up in to the bathroom at least 10 inches high. I now ask hotels to send photos., we have had too many surprises.

gem166

Yes, I know what you mean. People without disabilities often have no concept of challenges faced. I have limited mobility due to arthritis. Many times I am told something is very near, but for me it is a long, difficult, painful walk.

Herman, a friend has similar problems, getting around an Airport is bad enough.

Brio,

of all places an airport should be the easiest place for your friend to get around .

We travel extensively and have had wonderful help no matter how large or small the airport is . He just needs to advise at the time of booking that he needs assistance.

The staff will push him through customs, immigration, baggage pickup , to and from the plane where your are getting your transport from outside the terminal. .

If anything, I would say the Far East countries seem to be better organised than the European ones, at busy hubs like Heathrow there can be up to half an hour wait for the wheelchair. .

A good tip is ,about an hour before r before landing remind the on board staff that you will need assistance on landing. In theory your details should be on the airlines computer but if a hiccup has occurred it gives the staff plenty of time to call ahead the airport.

I hope Herman's future travels by air are more comfortable.

gem166

Thank you for your concern, but I don't have any difficulties travelling as I order assistance at airports and always do plenty of research before we go anywhere. I was just making a comment and trying to say that people who don't have disabilities don't really understand the obstacles we sometimes have to overcome.

Very interested in your review of Baan Khaolak and will probably book it for a few nights in May. My husband is a wheelchair user. We are also thinking of going down to Krabi so will check out the place you stayed. Thank you for your comments.

southwestbell,

glad to be of help.

One thing to bear in mind about Ao NAng, Krabi, is that it does not have a beach as such. To get to the beaches involves clambering into longtails so we just spent our time around the pool.

Most of the big chains such as Ramada, Sheraton have wheelchair accessible rooms.

hi ive recently read your review on Thailand. My husband is a wheelchair user and we are travelling to Bangkok and Phuket in June-can you suggest any airlines? This is our first longhaul trip with the wheelchair and was wondering what airline may be more accommodating. Also , would you know if we would be able to store a sports wheelchair at Bangkok airport...I know they have storage but wasnt sure if it is for small items. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.. many thanks.

Hello,

My friend and I do gathering accessible places in Thailand (including hotels) for wheelchair users in our website

- www.wheelgoround.in.th

- www.facebook.com/wheelgoround

We jz start doing the website for a few months with the focus in Bangkok first. Now, it contains almost one hundred places on it. Hope this can help wheelchair users going places better.

For any suggestion or if you want to share info of accessible places, you can post on our facebook page. Thanks!